The NPLQ covers all elements of pool rescue techniques, AED, anaphylaxis, lifeguarding theory, first aid and CPR. This six-day course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the swimming pool. Training and assessment for the NPLQ are in three sections, and candidates must successfully pass all to attain the qualification.
Prospective candidates wishing to enrol in this course are kindly requested to undergo a mandatory prerequisite swim assessment, which incurs a fee of £30.00. Successful completion of this assessment will result in the deduction of this cost from the overall course fee.
Every candidate attending a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course must be 16-years-old or above at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to:
- Jump or dive into deep water
- Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
- Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
- Tread water for 30 seconds
- Surface dive to the floor of the pool
- Climb out unaided without a ladder or steps and where the pool design permits
If your swim assessment is successful you will be contacted by the Sport Aberdeen training team with a confirmation email containing further payment information.
| Swimming assessment availability |
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| Date | Time | Location | Cost |
| Monday 22 January | 1930 | Get active @Northfield | £30 |
| Tuesday 23 January | 2000 | Get active @Northfield | £30 |
| Course details | |
| Date | Friday 9 – Wednesday 14 February |
| Times | TBC ( provisionally 0900 – 1700) |
| Location | Get active @Northfield |
| Cost | £280.00 |
